8. Beshert in Bakersfield

"Beshert in Bakersfield" tells the love story of newlyweds Emma and Héber, who met at a Bakersfield synagogue in 2018 when Emma formed a Jewish young adult group. The two became friends through the group, but neither of them were thinking about love or marriage at the time. In late 2019, sparks of romance began to fly, but Emma dismissed her feelings for Héber, focused instead on her upcoming move back to the Bay Area. Hear about the pivotal moment that changed the course of their relationship forever.



See Emma and Héber's wedding announcement in J.